Rare 1933 Dusseldorf Schlageter Memorial Oval Badge in Near Mint Condition

Rare 1933 Dusseldorf Schlageter Memorial Badge by Paulmann & Crone. Albert Leo Schlageter was a decorated German soldier of World War I who later joined the Freikorps. Schlageter was put to trial for blowing up a bridge and found guilty, he was executed by firing squad in 192In his honor a badge was created in 1933 to award various members of Freikorps for honorable service. A near mint example of this oval shaped, bronzed brass badge which features a Christian cross topped with a swastika and "SCHLAGETER" beneath. The center of the badge reads: "DUSSELDORF 28.5.1933", a spread-winged eagle facing the viewer's right sits perched at the top and the oval's edge is decorated with a wreath of oak and laurel leaves joined together at the base in a bow.

Circa 1933

Approximately 1 7/16" x 15/16"

Bronzed brass

Vertical safety style pin.

"PAULMANN & CRONE LUDENSCHEID.i.W"

This is from a German militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX15 LBIEX6/15

9 (Excellent—Near Mint): The badge shows light wear and oxidation, overall near mint condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.